Why does your skin dry out as you get older?

Question

Feet and hands are always ashy. Lotion comes off after washing hands.

Answer 1

being out in the sun will dry your skin as well

emu oil will help you it is found at wal mart  my wife had callused feet

then she started to use that and now its not as bad

also try baby oil when you lay down at night if its too extreme

Answer 2

Because skin cells don't renew themselves as quickly as when you were a kid.

Answer 3

certain cells in your skin don't work as well anymore

Answer 4

REALLY WHEN YOU GET OLDER YOUR BODY SHUTS DOWN

Answer 5

it's a fact of life but there are many great moisturizers to use.

Answer 6

i think its because of when you get older so does your skin and so skin cells start to dry out.